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A Coruña’s vermouth and tapas food tour

22 Jul A Coruña’s vermouth and tapas food tour

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Enjoying a pre-meal drink is more than just a tradition in A Coruña; the ‘vermouth session’ is ingrained in their way of life and going for tapas is a delicious ritual consisting of mini-portions of tripe, Olivier salad, omelette and Galicia’s empanada flat pies, paired with a glass of wine, beer or vermouth. Each weekend, the bars and streets throng with locals and visitors enjoying the lively and laid-back atmosphere.  

Points of interest:

A Coruña City Hall

  • Adress: Plaza de María Pita, 1. 15001 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • GPS: 43.3714856, -8.3958268
  • Phone: +34 981 184 200
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: The city hall, which presides over the north side of María Pita Square, was built between 1908 and 1912. It was officially opened in 1927 by King Alphonse XIII. The first floor houses the public areas, which include the Red, Blue and Gold rooms, as well as the Clock Museum and the Mayors’ Gallery, lined with the portraits and names of all the city’s mayors. The gallery includes a portrait of Don Manuel María Puga y Parga, better known as ‘Picadillo’, who combined his political career with a vocation for writing and gastronomy.
  • Resident’s tip: Admission to the exhibition hall is free of charge. Ask at the Tourism Office for details of the dramatized guided tour by Picadillo, the mayor after whom the city’s tapas competition is named. If you are in town in September, you will be able to sample the competing dishes as part of a superb tapas route. Picadillo was a prolific food writer, and the author of works such as  A cociña popular galega e algunhas receitas para coresma, Pote aldeano, La cocina práctica, 36 maneras de guisar el bacalao and Vigilia reservada, all extoling the virtues of classic Galician recipes and ingredients. 
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A Cunquiña

  • Adress: Plaza del Humor, 1. 15001 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: From 12 noon to midnight. Fridays and Saturdays from 12 noon to 3 a.m. 
  • GPS: 43.3713896, -8.39801
  • Phone: +34 981 228 040
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A classic tavern that conserves all the authenticity of yesteryear, located in the quaint Plaza del Humor. Particularly popular with customers of all ages for a pre-lunch drink on Saturdays. It occasionally hosts performances by guest artists.
  • Resident’s tip: A glass of Ribeiro wine drawn from the barrel and served in a white porcelain cup, paired with cheese, shredded pork belly or Galician flat pie. And on Sundays, the tripe is truly delicious.
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Ohliva Gourmet

  • Adress: Rúa Praza, 1. 15001 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.40 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
  • GPS: 43.3725597, -8.3972102
  • Phone: +34 658 388 736
  • Email: aceitunasohliva@gmail.com
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A gourmet grocery store selling a range of bread bites with toppings, skewer appetizers, olives and chilli peppers, select cured meats, exquisite olives and top quality canned fish and shellfish.
  • Resident’s tip: Take a selection of these delicacies home to accompany your own aperitif. The house speciality are the olives in dressing and bread bites with toppings to take away.
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Praza de España

  • Adress: Praza de España. 15001 A Coruña.
  • GPS: 43.3736467, -8.3968111
  • Description: The Praza de España is one of the city’s most emblematic squares and the heart of A Coruña’s Monte Alto district, located just a short distance from María Pita Square and the Old City. It is the site of several major events such as the sardine barbecues to celebrate the summer solstice or the Carnival parades.
  • Resident’s tip: Sunday morning is the best time to visit this square, as it is a favourite with locals for a pre-lunch drink and tapa. The adjacent streets of San Juan and San José, as well as the square itself, are filled with lively chatter and laughter as they relax over a drink. 

Abica

  • Adress: Rúa Riego de Agua, 31. 15001 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday from 12 noon to 12 midnight and 5.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays from 12 noon to 00.30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays from 12.30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays from 12 noon to midnight.
  • GPS: 43.3704363, -8.3980621
  • Phone: +34 981 903 766
  • Email: eventos@abica.es
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish.
  • Description: The premises house a tapas bar and a store serving Galician cuisine revamped in keeping with the latest trends. The menu is renewed every two months to include seasonal produce.
  • Resident’s tip: Toasted bread topped with cod or shredded fried pork belly, veal topside, marinated chicken and the croquettes.
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El Rincón de Alba

  • Adress: Rúa Franja, 23. 15001 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: From 12.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to midnight.
  • GPS: 43.3707836, -8.3986648
  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: This small and friendly venue serves a wide range of fusion cuisine tapas and portions. Winner of the 2019 Picadillo Award by popular vote for its tapa of pork shoulder and turnip greens with San Simón smoked cheese, suitable for coeliacs and vegans.
  • Resident’s tip: Just the place if you’re looking for tapas with a quirky twist, friendly service and vegan alternatives. 
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Taberna Os Tigres

  • Adress: Rúa Torreiro, 6. 15003 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 00.45 a.m. Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Closed Mondays. 
  • GPS: 43.3706146, -8.399619
  • Phone: +34 981 227 879
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A small tavern serving traditional cuisine with a contemporary touch that takes its name from the famous tigres rabiosos or ‘angry tigers’: the spicy mussels that were all the rage at Villar y Paco from the 1960s to the 1980s
  • Resident’s tip: Today, a new generation of owners continue to serve its famous dish, although now it is accompanied by mussel croquettes and a choice of shellfish (cockles, Atlantic jackknife clams and gooseneck barnacles, etc.), octopus and roast ham.
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Surrey

  • Adress: Rúa Barrera, 20. 15001 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 7.30 p.m. to midnight. Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to midnight. 
  • GPS: 43.3713269, -8.3994279
  • Phone: +34 669 597 296
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A gastro-pub concept in the heart of town on one of the traditional streets lined with wine and tapas bars. Top quality ingredients featured on an extensive menu of regional dishes. Meticulous attention to pairing thanks to the excellent wine list.  
  • Resident’s tip: Try the calamari, omelette or pinchos morunos: char-grilled pork on skewers.
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Tapa Negra

  • Adress: Rúa Barrera, 32. 15001 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Mondays to Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight. Fridays and Saturdays from 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to midnight.
  • GPS: 43.3715696, -8.3995751
  • Phone: +34 881 962 861
  • Email: tapanegracoruna@gmail.com
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A contemporary bar serving tapas for sharing based on seafood and kitchen garden produce with the occasional nod to more international dishes. The wine list is excellent, including Galician, Spanish and international names.
  • Resident’s tip: A wide variety of toasted bread with mouth-watering toppings.
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Mundo Galego

  • Adress: Rúa Galera, 40. 15003 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2.15 p.m. Closed Sundays. 
  • GPS: 43.3703614, -8.4009582
  • Phone:+34 610 933 045
  • Email: mundogalego.sa@gmail.com
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A store specialising in Galician products including wines, hand-crafted liqueurs, cheese, confectionery, canned goods, beers, coffee and spirits.
  • Resident’s tip: The perfect place to purchase a gift hamper filled with 100% Galician products. 
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Vermutería Martínez

  • Adress: Rúa Galera, 31. 15003 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours:Tuesday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. 
  • GPS: 43.3701588, -8.4008278
  • Phone: +34 981 914 448
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish.
  • Description: A small and friendly bar serving a superb selection of vermouths and sherries, as well as other drinks. The menu is relatively short, and centred on snacks and tapas made from top quality ingredients. 
  • Resident’s tip: Get there early to grab a table and enjoy a glass of vermouth served from the barrel, accompanied by a delicious tapa
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Casa Claudio

  • Adress: Rúa San Andrés, 113. 15003 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sundays.
  • GPS: 43.3690191, -8.4039804
  • Phone: +34 981 221 130
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A classic delicatessen selling fine foods and wines. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top quality items such as wines, liqueurs, salt, honey, cured meats and spices. 
  • Resident’s tip: This store boasts one of the finest cellars in Galicia, with outstanding wines, liqueurs, champagnes and spirits.  

Almacén Concept Store

  • Adress: Rúa Olmos, 7. 15003 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. to midnight. Saturdays from 12 noon to midnight. Sundays from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
  • GPS: 43.3697299, -8.4018475
  • Phone:+34 981 924 973
  • Email: info@almacenconceptstore.com
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: Situated in a historic building in the centre of A Coruña, this is a unique space for fashion, jewellery, textiles, furniture, art and gastronomy.
  • Resident’s tip: Enjoy a drink and a snack at the bar, which has an excellent selection of wines and gourmet produce. 
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Alia Die

  • Adress: Rúa Olmos, 14. 15003 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 7.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from 7.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays from 10 a.m. to midnight.
  • GPS: 43.369582, -8.4020858
  • Phone:+34 881 895 332
  • Email: info@aliadie.com
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish.
  • Description: A coffee shop and tapas bar where Chef Gonzalo Cotelo’s crafts culinary delights such as his  ‘Croquetalia’ tapa, winner of the prize awarded by the general public in one of the editions of the Picadillo tapas competition.
  • Resident’s tip: The patio terrace is the ideal spot for relaxing with a glass of wine or beer. And if you have a sweet tooth, try their weekend speciality: carrot jam cheesecake – simply delicious. 
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La Urbana

  • Adress: Rúa Pastoriza, 10. 15003 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 00.30 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays from 6 p.m. to 1.30 a.m. Saturdays from 12 noon to 1.30 a.m. Sundays from 12 noon to 1.30 a.m.
  • GPS: 43.3691359, -8.4048634
  • Phone:+34 881 884 875
  • Email: cesar@laurbana.es
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish.
  • Description: Once a tavern where only the brave would venture in a marginal district of the city, today it has been transformed into a boutique bar in the heart of A Coruña’s particular ‘Soho’.  The menu features international dishes with an Italian twist but based on top quality Galician produce. Very popular at the weekends for a pre-lunch vermouth or beer or a late-night drink.
  • Resident’s tip: The burgers, homemade croquettes and especially the creamy omelette.
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Casa Rita

  • Adress: Rúa Payo Gómez, 8. 15004 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Lunes a sábado de 10:00 a 16:00 y de 19:00 a 24:00. Domingo cerrado.
  • GPS: 43.3671232, -8.4069967
  • Phone: +34 881 927 015
  • Email: contacto@casaritacoruna.com
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish.
  • Description: First class cuisine based on tradition and top quality ingredients. This venue has a less formal setting for the bar service and a dining room offering a full restaurant service. 
  • Resident’s tip: Business is always brisk on Saturday lunchtimes. Try the excellent vermouth, homemade and served from the barrel.
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Culuca cociña - bar

  • Adewss: Av. de Arteixo, 10. 15004 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3.45 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays from 1 p.m. to 3.45 p.m. Closed Mondays. 
  • GPS: 43.3634211, -8.4090041
  • Phone:+34 981 978 898
  • Email: info@culuca.com
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A tapas bar and market cuisine restaurant where Chef Chisco Jiménez combines tradition and innovation. The bar area serves a range of gourmet tapas paired with a choice of cocktails, another of the house specialities.
  • Resident’s tip: Try the Olivier salad and on Sunday’s Culuca’s famous tripe, which ranks among the best in town.
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Vermutería Chitín

  • Adress: Rúa Emilia Pardo Bazán, 14. 15005 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight. Sundays from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 
  • GPS: 43.3632312, -8.4072754
  • Phone:+34 881 082 824
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish.
  • Description: A vermouth bar and restaurant where customers can enjoy a draught beer or vermouth accompanied by a snack, or a full meal based on traditional recipes and fresh market produce.
  • Resident’s tip: The house speciality is Lourdes’ Betanzos-style omelette
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Central Park

  • Adress: Rúa Emilia Pardo Bazán, 16. 15005 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. 
  • GPS: 43.3629365, -8.4071674
  • Phone: +34 881 967 390
  • Email: herculinas@gmail.com
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A trendy and welcoming coffee shop, bar, beer cellar and restaurant. The perfect choice for sharing tapas with friends either inside or on the large terrace. It has received several prizes in various editions of the city’s Picadillo tapas competition, and is also renowned for its pairing suggestions.
  • Resident’s tip: House specialities include the potato omelette made with free-range eggs or its marinated pork with Cabrales cheese. Enjoy a refreshing premium gin and tonic or any of the wines and liqueurs featured on the extensive drinks list.
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La Mejorana Delhi Shop

  • Adress: Rúa Juan Flórez, 59. 15005 A Coruña.
  • Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Closed Sundays.
  • GPS: 43.3628012, -8.4078568
  • Phone:+34 881 963 671
  • Email: lamejoranadelishop@gmail.com
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  • Languages: Galician and Spanish
  • Description: A gourmet food store specialising in cheese and cured meats, although it also stocks an excellent selection of oils, canned goods, wines and confectionery. It also hosts regular tasting sessions, workshops and other events. 
  • Resident’s tip: The tasting area is ideal for trying the products at your leisure.
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